Safety Net

It Isn’t Recovery Unless We Rebuild Worker Financial Security

Rebuilding the economy can stabilize families if it includes a better benefits system.

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Social Listening: Covid-19, Social Media, and The Path to a Better Safety Net

During the pandemic, Reddit, Twitter, Facebook and other online platforms have united people in frustration and celebration, and have created a valuable repository of guidance, user complaints and insights, and ideas for policy reform.

The Tech Response to COVID-19 Shows How to Fix the Safety Net

The most important ingredient is a relentless focus on the people using the services.

20 Million Renters Are at Risk of Eviction; Policymakers Must Act Now to Mitigate Widespread Hardship

Without government intervention, one in five Americans who live in renter households will be evicted by the end of September.

Tax Day Highlights the Challenge of Documenting Income for Independent Workers

Tax Day serves as a reminder of how independent workers face additional challenges documenting their income and maintaining financial records.

Will the Pandemic Encourage Policymakers to Implement Stronger Workplace Protections for Independent Contractors?

The crisis has drawn much needed attention to the gaps in workplace protections for millions of Americans in precarious jobs.

Coronavirus Highlights Broken Safety Net for Millions of Workers

The pandemic response heightens the volatility and unpredictability of non-traditional and low-wage work.